BRMi is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our large financial enterprise client on site in Vienna VA.

We are seeking a highly experienced, polished, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the VP Planning & Optimization. This six-month contractor role requires an individual who can operate with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, urgency, and independent judgment in a fast-paced executive environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a large, complex, highly matrixed organization. This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining strong follow-through and confidentiality. This role is best suited for someone who understands executive-level support is not only administrative, but also operationally critical. The Executive Assistant will help ensure the VP Planning & Optimization is prepared, organized, and able to focus on strategic priorities by managing calendars, communications, meeting logistics, travel, expenses, materials, and day-to-day coordination across internal and external stakeholders

This is a 6 month contract. It is onsite in Vienna VA M-F.

Benefits:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Salary: $62-77K

**An In Person interview will be required for this role**

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Executive Calendar and Time Management
•Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, ensuring the VP Planning & Optimization's time is prioritized effectively and aligned to business needs•Anticipate scheduling conflicts, resolve issues proactively, and ensure the executive is prepared for upcoming meetings, events, and deliverables•Coordinate meetings across senior leaders, internal teams, external partners, vendors, and other stakeholders•Apply sound judgment when prioritizing requests, escalating urgent matters, and protecting time for high-priority work
Meeting Coordination and Preparation
•Plan and coordinate executive meetings, leadership discussions, vendor meetings, and cross-functional working sessions•Prepare agendas, organize materials, capture notes or action items when needed, and ensure follow-up items are tracked to completion•Partner with internal teams to gather and organize materials for meetings, presentations, briefings, and executive updates•Ensure the VP Planning & Optimization has the right information, context, and materials in advance of key meetings
Communication and Stakeholder Support
•Serve as a professional and trusted point of contact for internal and externalstakeholders
•Draft, review, proofread, and format correspondence, meeting materials, and otherexecutive communications as needed
•Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
•Represent Procurement & Vendor Management with professionalism,responsiveness, and sound judgment
Travel, Expense, and Administrative Support
•Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including flights, lodging, transportation,itineraries, and meeting logistics
•Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and in a timely manner
•Support administrative processes, including purchase requests, invoices, vendorcoordination, onboarding logistics, and other operational needs as required
•Maintain organized records, files, contact lists, distribution lists, and relevantdocumentation
Operational and Project Coordination
•Support the VP Planning & Optimization by tracking priorities, deadlines, action items, and follow-ups across key workstreams•Assist with coordination of procurement-related meetings, leadership routines, vendor engagements, and internal business reviews•Help organize information and maintain visibility into commitments, decisions, and pending items•Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, increase efficiency, and create smoother day-to-day operations for the executive

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience providing executive-level administrative
support, preferably to a senior executive, C-suite leader, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, competing priorities,
confidential information, and senior-level stakeholder interactions
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams,
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
and professional polish
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, solve problems, and make sound
decisions with limited direction
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines,
and stakeholders simultaneously
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive or
confidential matters
• Experience supporting executives in a large corporate, financial services,
procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or similarly complex environment
preferred
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience supporting a VP or other senior operations-focused
executive
• Experience working with procurement, vendor management, sourcing, contracts, or
third-party risk teams
• Familiarity with tools such as Concur, ServiceNow, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, or
similar enterprise systems
• Experience coordinating executive meetings with external vendors, consultants,
legal partners, or senior business leaders
• Ability to quickly learn organizational norms, stakeholder relationships, and
executive preferences
Key Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong executive presence and professionalism
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional organization and follow-through
• Ability to anticipate needs before being asked
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Clear, concise communication
• Comfort operating in ambiguity
• Responsiveness and reliability
• Ability to build trust quickly with executives and stakeholders
• A service-oriented mindset with the confidence to manage up appropriately
Success in This Role Looks Like
• The VP’s calendar, meetings, travel, and day-to-day priorities are managed
smoothly and proactively
• The executive is consistently prepared for meetings and key deliverables
• Stakeholders experience timely, professional, and clear coordination
• Administrative processes are handled accurately and with minimal follow-up
required
• Confidential information is managed appropriately and discreetly
• The contractor quickly becomes a trusted, reliable extension of the VP's
office during the six-month assignment

** BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

**This is a W2 opportunity only**

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled 

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.